Staff Accountant, Data Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Assist in managing the hospital's financial operations by handling general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, account reconciliations, and data analytics.

• Create and document journal entries.

• Conduct monthly reconciliations of accounts and balance sheets.

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Reconcile bank accounts and cash transactions.

• Aid in fixed asset accounting, including depreciation schedules, prepaid expenses, and accrual schedules.

• Prepare necessary filings for sales tax, payroll tax, and other obligations.

• Facilitate external financial audits and assist in cost report preparation.

• Contribute to budget preparation, forecasting, financial models, cash flow forecasting, and financial projections.

• Analyze financial performance, trends, variances, departmental expenses, patient volumes, payer mix, reimbursement, and revenue cycle performance.

• Design dashboards, reports, KPIs, and standardized reporting processes using Power BI, Excel, SQL, or other reporting tools.

• Evaluate operational, financial, and clinical data to spot improvement opportunities.

• Track productivity metrics and evaluate performance against benchmarks.

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across accounting, payroll, EHR, and revenue cycle systems.

• Automate the generation of recurring reports.

• Maintain financial databases and reporting systems.

• Collaborate with Finance, Revenue Cycle, Human Resources, department leaders, auditors, and other stakeholders.

• Oversee internal controls and suggest enhancements.

• Ensure adherence to GAAP standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field is required.

• CPA or CPA candidate status is preferred.

• Prior experience in healthcare accounting is preferred.

• Experience in a Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare setting is preferred.

• Familiarity with business intelligence reporting is preferred.

• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement mechanisms and hospital finance.

• Experience with Medicare cost reporting is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, and advanced formulas.

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, SQL, and data visualization tools is beneficial.

• Understanding of accounting software and ERP systems.

• Capability to analyze extensive data sets and deliver actionable insights.

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while adhering to deadlines.

• Capacity to sit for extended periods and work on a computer.

• Proficient in typing, data entry, and operating office equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, via telephone, and through video conferencing.

• Occasionally lift and carry office materials weighing up to 15–20 pounds.

• Maintain focus and attention to detail for prolonged periods.

• Visual ability to read printed materials and computer screens, with or without reasonable accommodation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Standard business hours, with the possibility of additional hours during month-end close, year-end close, audits, budgeting, or other peak reporting times.

• Primarily conducted in a professional office or remote office setting.

• Reasonable accommodations provided by the employer for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive work environment.

• Investment in team members dedicated to making a significant impact on patients' lives and the communities served.